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Newb lefty

7/5/2023 2:00:09 AM

I'm curious about getting a bow to see what it's all about and to have another option for hunting.I'm left eye dominant and left...

Help understanding what my bows s mean as well as IDing brand

7/21/2022 8:40:14 PM

Hey guysI picked up some bows from a friend and I'm trying to understand what the numbers on the bows mean and if they ...

SASQUATCH SHOT BECAUSE HUNTER THOUGHT IT WAS A BEAR WAS THERE AS IT DIED AND TOLD HIM SORRY

3/5/2021 8:41:01 PM

Sasquatch Killed, Detailed InterviewThis is from Steve Isdahl channelSteve Isdahl - Professional Guide, Founder/Creator of HowtoHunt.com Steve began&n...

Newb newb newb first new bow

11/8/2020 12:07:15 AM

Last election I talked about maybe getting a bow, cos we all know how liberals are about guns. This election I figured I mig...

Total newb looking for a longbow

9/10/2020 9:30:46 PM

Title says it all I�ve had a desire to try learn how to competently shoot a traditional bow for a little while now I have ...

Bought new bows don t know squat about them

2/4/2020 9:56:07 PM

Picked up a compound bow and a crossbow last year on clearance at Walmart. I'm not a huge hunter, but have always kinda wanted a crossbow (wanted a Barnett Commando back when I was a teenager, never could afford one at the time), so I kept an eye...

Recurve draw weight for youth child

4/30/2019 11:17:41 PM

My children (10 and 8) have expressed interest in archery and I would like to get them started. I have the choice among 12, 16, 18, 20, and 22# draw weight for a recurve bow -- which is the most appropriate for a beginner (have shot bows ...

Bought son youth compound bow now I want one

2/11/2019 2:54:19 AM

My son wanted to shoot a bow so I bought him a cheap compound bow at the sporting goods store. Wow it�s so much fun!I�m thinking about picking up a $100 compound bow and using it for target shooting? Can I get something to play with for ...

Ok I ll be THAT GUY

12/11/2016 5:12:19 PM

Anyone here doing Kyudo? I am starting a fund for my 1st yumi size Nisun-nobi (227 cm). The prices aren't bad but the shipping from Japan is ...ugh. Thanks!

Hello from New Orleans

11/6/2016 10:50:52 AM

Like the title says I'm checking in from New Orleans, anyone else here from the area ? Taking a ride to Belle Chasse this morning to see if there 3D range is still open if not I'll figure out somewhere to shoot ? Oh ya if...

2512 arrow help

8/1/2016 5:39:20 PM

I have some Easton 2512 shafts coming in the mail and I need to get some inserts and field points for them. For the life of me I can't find a chart or guide that will help me select the right size for the arrow. I assume they are available just...

Cabelas Sabrehawk recurve

12/14/2015 3:22:31 AM

Ordered this 40# bow from Cabelas because I got $50 off the regular price. This is a very basic bow but I need to start somewhere. I will need to get a bow string, arrows and field tips at a minimum. I will probably buy the Victory Decimator arrow...

So I how d I do Large Pics

11/19/2014 1:05:09 PM

I wanted to get into bows and bow hunting. A friend of mines father used to bow hunt years ago, and his equipment was just sitting in a barn. I asked my friend and his dad how much they'd want for his old bow, as I figured they'd give me a good ...

May be getting back to archery family style Bow for wife comments

11/16/2014 10:19:10 PM

My wife and I have shot together for years. We were competitive sporting clays shooters for over a decade. She's been out of competitive shooting for quite a while, but is accurate with just about anything she picks up. A few times in the past ...

Arrows and Field Points How do I know

9/23/2014 4:12:27 AM

So I just got my 1st bow, I bought a Bear Attitude RTH package from Gander Mountain kinda on Impulse... I like it so far... I shot it Sunday till my arm was Jello... I'll have to build that up as I really like shooting. Any...

Got the bow son already lost the arrows looking for replacements

9/4/2014 4:43:39 PM

My son got a recurve bow last year with 6 fiberglass target point arrows. Of course, with a small back yard at least 3 of them have sailed over the fence to the neighbor's yard. So I'm looking for replacement arrows that I won't mind losing more...

buying a used bow from craigslist

8/5/2014 6:44:08 AM

So I am going to start buying archery deer tags on the years I don't get drawn for deer here in AZ. Always been a rifle hunter so I have zero experience bow hunting. I know my state and know I can get shots at deer during the bow seasons here in...

Flemish twist string question for the Pros

5/6/2014 1:50:34 AM

Just getting back into archery after many years. Have a Hoyt Buffalo 45# on order. Since brace is adjusted by twisting the bow string, on a take down bow how do you maintain that twist when you take down the bow? Also, considering GT 3555 arrows f...

Matthews Solo Cam 70 Lbs Draw Compound Bow

4/21/2014 3:07:07 AM

Interested in my first bow. Looking for a used one. Is 70 lbs too much weight ? I am an XL+ size person.

Blacktail Bows

4/17/2014 9:28:50 PM

Are there any reviews available for Blacktail Bows? Do you have one?

Entry Level Compound Bow On A BUDGET Recommendation

3/22/2014 7:45:46 PM

Like the topic says, I want to dip my toes into archery but don't have a lot of money to spend. I want a modern compound bow. Used is OK. Ideally I'd like to get into a complete starter package between $200 and $250. Thus used being OK.

Back to the bow

2/2/2014 2:17:11 PM

About me - shot bows from 12-19 years of age , never much hunting for me I always took the easy way out ( gun ) but I always enjoyed working with the bow. Fast forward to current - I have twin 9 year olds that have expressed an inter...

Question about bow

9/18/2013 12:36:28 AM

How is a Hoyt X-tec XT1000 for a starting bow hunter?Its stripped down with new string and cables.He wants $200.

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7/16/2013 1:32:19 AM

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Well Hello from Colorado

4/24/2013 5:38:58 AM

Found these forums from another forum that Im active on rokslide.com Thought Id join up and see how things are here. Im a hunter, hiker, backpacker, and bushcrafter from Colorado. Enjoy long days at the shooting range, spending the night in cold m...

Trap Door Rest

4/24/2013 2:18:05 AM

Anybody have one of these rest available...

Complete Newb

1/20/2013 4:50:00 AM

I just recently ordered a new PSE Brute X. This is my first compound bow. I have done some archery a long, long time ago with recurves, but never with a compound. The bow is currently on backorder. Looking for feedback on what arrows, etc. to ...

Bow Lingo

12/23/2012 7:50:44 AM

Im new to archery & would love to find the right (recurve) bow for me but after reading some of these threads, its got my head spinning. What is AMO? What is brace height? What does 30# and 40# mean?

Greetings Archers

11/11/2012 3:46:12 AM

I just got my first bow, a recurve. I've shot compounds before but I've never really shoot a traditional bow. It's been fun so far!